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Youth Ministry Overview:

The Office of Youth Ministry at Holy Spirit Parish provides programs and resources to assist the youth (pre-school through high school) of our parish to grow in their faith and their knowledge and love of God, and to be of service to the parish and community. For further information on any of the youth programs, please contact our Minister of Youth, Mrs. Kathie Rath at youth@holyspiritcolumbus.org.

“Let the children come to me, and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these.”
(Mark 10:14 TEV)

Parish School of Religion (PSR)

The Parish School of Religion is our religious education program for children in grades 1-8 who do not attend a Catholic school. It is held on Sundays throughout the September-May school year. The goal of the PSR Program is to assist parents in helping their children to develop a living and active Catholic faith, centered in Christ. For more information and registration forms, please contact the Minister of Youth or connect to “Join Us – Parish School of Religion” from our website.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (R.C.I.C.)

 

This is a companion process to the R.C.I.A., and is utilized to prepare children for full or partial initiation into the Church. It is a program of catechetical instruction and sacramental preparation which, like the R.C.I.A., is a journey that deepens a child’s awareness of God’s grace and love. Children have a very special place in the life of the Catholic faith community, and are supported in their journey by parents, catechists, godparents, and the entire parish.
 

Pre-school/Kindergarten Religious Education

All pre-school and kindergarten age students are invited to come to classes that meet on Sundays throughout the school year during the 11 a.m. Mass. The goal of the pre-school program is to help younger children increase their knowledge of God and develop a personal friendship with Jesus Christ through learning about prayer, Christian values, and the liturgical year. For more information and registration forms, please contact the Minister of Youth or connect to “Join Us – Parish School of Religion” from our website.

Liturgy of the Word with Children

During the 11 a.m. Mass, we will invite young children to go to the Church Hall for a special celebration of the Word of God. They will then rejoin the entire parish family for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Please watch your bulletin for more information.
 

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School is a summer adventure, a wonderful chance for the children of our parish and community to learn about our Faith and the Bible through creative activities and outdoor fun.

 

Youth Group (Grades 6-12)

“Do not let anyone look down on you because you are young, but be an example for the believers in your speech, your conduct, your love, faith, and purity.” I Timothy 4:12 TEV

The youth ministry at Holy Spirit Parish provides opportunities for junior high and high school students to be challenged in their faith and to participate in the life of the Church. Through prayer, service, catechesis, and fun Catholic fellowship, we strive to draw teens closer to Christ and the Church.

-Kathie Rath Youth Minister contact is youth@holyspiritcolumbus.org
-Middle School Youth Group Schedule grades 6-8
January 29, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8 pm
February 12, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8 pm
March 18, 2012
April 15, 2012
May 20, 2012
June 2012 Picnic TBA
-High School Youth Schedule grades 9-12
January 22, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8 pm
February 26, 2012 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
March 25, 2012
April 29, 2012
May 20, 2012
June 2012 Picnic TBA
Here is just a little of what we hope to achieve this year!
Topic discussions related to our Faith, Bible studies, Walking Stations of the Cross, Services for our community ie.
Giving Tree, Food Drive, Serving Breakfast, Leaf Raking, and some fun monthly activities!

Watch the bulletin for upcoming events! To receive weekly e-mail updates, to be placed on our mailing list, or for more information, please contact Mrs. Kathie Rath, our Minister of Youth (youth@holyspiritcolumbus.org).
 

LINKS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

Faith First: This is the web site for the religion textbooks used by the school and PSR; has great links for games related to each grade level, suggestions for catechists, etc.
 

Catholic music, information, and games for teens
 

Online Catholic magazine for teens
 

Catholic web radio
 

Catholic teen movie reviews, games, saints, Bible commentaries
 

Games for children
 

Catholic games and activities for children
 

Dead Theologians Society - high school youth ministry

  

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